Mormons say they're OK with change in Scouts' gay policy

c. 2013 Salt Lake Tribune

SALT LAKE CITY (RNS) The compromise proposal from the Boy Scouts of America to allow gay youths -- while continuing to exclude gay leaders -- has picked up a powerful backer: the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

    Mormon leaders, who sponsor more Scout troops than any other religious or civic group, announced Thursday (April 25) that they are "satisfied" with the BSA's plan.